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Why Fifteen Illinois Hospitals Lost Their “A” Safety Rating Since 2016

The Leapfrog Group released their 2017 ratings from the annual Hospital Safety Grade Report. Unfortunately, fifteen Illinois hospitals have lost their ‘A’ rating since last year. What could this mean? Last year has been especially challenging for hospitals as they faced funding uncertainty due to Congressional efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Healthcare Act […]

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Standing to Sue

The general rule is that standing to sue, which is rooted in the traditional understanding of a case or controversy, prevents usurpation of the powers of the political branches of government by the judiciary.  It does this by the requirement that plaintiffs have a personal stake in every claim they make to invoke the court’s

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When Plastic Surgery Goes Wrong

   People often undergo plastic surgery to boost their self-esteem and improve their physical appearance. Plastic surgery can also repair aging features, genetic abnormalities, and or even injuries sustained from an accident, for example hair transplant for burn victims. Although most people gain positive changes after a surgical procedure physically and psychologically, some people experience

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